Meeting With Your Attorney For Your Premise Liability Case

If you have been injured in an accident on someone else’s property, especially if it is a friend or neighbor, the last thing you want to think about is contacting a premise liability attorney and filing a premise liability lawsuit.  However, if there was negligence involved, you have a right to receive compensation for your medical costs and suffering.  Just like any other service, you should interview possible premise liability attorneys to find one you feel comfortable with and who can pursue your lawsuit effectively.

First, get recommendations for a premise liability attorney that has a good reputation for winning lawsuits.  Make an appointment to interview the attorney, and allow the attorney to interview you concerning your claim.  They need to learn what happened to determine if you have a valid claim.  Be prepared for a detailed interview .  Premise liability lawsuits can be complex.  Your attorney needs to be prepared for what could happen and know who is responsible for the property where the injury occurred.  Be open, thorough, and honest during the interview. 

Medical Information for your Premise Liability Claim
Your attorney will need details about several areas in order to determine if you have a premise liability claim, one of which is your medical condition.

What is your medical condition and can an injury lawyer file a premise liability claim for damages?
Have you seen at least one doctor, maybe more, to assess and treat your condition, for which you are filing your premise liability lawsuit?  If not, your  lawyer will urge you to see one. 

Are you willing to sign a medical release so that your injury lawyer can have access to your medical records to support your premise liability lawsuit?

Insurance Information for your Premise Liability Claim
Another crucial area of interest to your attorney concerning your premise liability lawsuit will be insurance claims and information.

Have you discussed your premise liability claim with anyone else, especially an insurance adjustor?

Your legal counsel will need to know what kind of coverage you have and if you have pursued your premise liability claim with them.

Legal Assessment from a Premise Liability Attorney
Once you have discussed your case with a lawyer, they may decide you do not have a premise liability claim and reject your case.  At this point you may feel that you require a second decision about the validity of your claim.  Maybe speaking to an alternate attorney amy bring to light that you do indeed have a valid claim and can get compensated for your injuries.

Most premise liability attorneys will expect a retainer when they begin your premise liability lawsuit.  This is normal, but be sure to request the time to review the agreement overnight, to make sure you understand and concur with their terms.

You should expect your legal counsel to explain their game plan.  Will they file a premise liability lawsuit immediately?  Or, will they spend time investigating yourclaim first?  You should ask how long they think your  lawsuit will take to settle. 

Your attorney should establish a plan for regular updates.  If they do not offer this plan, ask for one.  You have a right to know what is happening with your claim.